Fwd: THOUGHT

REDUCE EVERYTHING TO "FACTS" AND "REALISM" AND YOU HAVE A DULL-DRAB LIFE------THE MYSTERY/IMAGINATION OF CHRISTMAS IS UPLIFTING AND HOPEFUL---THE CHILD-THE BABY IS THE CORE MESSAGE OF HOPE-INNOCENCE-JOY-DISCOVERY----AND A REMINDER THAT EVERY BABY BORN INTO THIS WORLD IS A WITNESS TO GOD'S ETERNAL OPTIMISM AND DETERMINATION FOR CREATION......RECONCILIATION-REDEMPTION....

DAD/PAPA


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Fwd: THOUGHT

Fwd: my new blog project - just for fun

From dad in response to my new blog 

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From: Bill Edwards <revwge@me.com>
Date: December 28, 2010 2:10:20 PM EST
To: Drew Edwards <drewedwards@me.com>
Subject: Re: my new blog project - just for fun

I LOVE IT.   BE EVER OPEN. RESTLESSNESS CAN BE A CREATIVE GIFT LAUNCHING YOU INTO NEW AND FRESH WATERS AND ALL ALONG THE WAY YOU LEARN, GAIN WISDOM, AND ARE  INCREASINGLY PARTICIPANT IN CREATION THAT IS NEVER FINISHED...

DAD


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TO BUILD ON WHAT IS RIGHT IS LIKE BUILDING ON SOLID ROCK......

"REAL GOLD FEARS NO FIRE." -- WE NEED PERSONS IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE WHO WILL STAY FAITHFUL TO THEIR INNER SENSE OF WHAT IS RIGHT, NO MATTER WHAT OTHERS SAY OR DO.  TO BUILD A LIFE, A GOVERNMENT, A BUSINESS.....ON WHAT IS WRONG IS LIKE BUILDING A HOUSE ON THE SAND.....TO BUILD ON WHAT IS RIGHT IS LIKE BUILDING ON SOLID ROCK......

DAD/PAPA

"REAL GOLD FEARS NO FIRE." -- WE NEED PERSONS IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE WHO WILL STAY FAITHFUL TO THEIR INNER SENSE OF WHAT IS RIGHT, NO MATTER WHAT OTHERS SAY OR DO.  TO BUILD A LIFE, A GOVERNMENT, A BUSINESS.....ON WHAT IS WRONG IS LIKE BUILDING A HOUSE ON THE SAND.....TO BUILD ON WHAT IS RIGHT IS LIKE BUILDING ON SOLID ROCK......

DAD/PAPA

"REAL GOLD FEARS NO FIRE." -- RESIST EVIL AND DO GOOD

"REAL GOLD FEARS NO FIRE." -- RESIST EVIL AND DO GOOD---

DAD/PAPA

CHRISTMAS EVE==ANTICIPATION-HOPE-GIFT-LOVE-GENEROSITY-FAITH-BIRTH-HERITAGE

CHRISTMAS EVE==ANTICIPATION-HOPE-GIFT-LOVE-GENEROSITY-FAITH-BIRTH-HERITAGE----ALL THIS IN CONTEXT OF HATE, WAR, MURDER, THEFT, DESPAIR, ABUSE, GREED, ............AND SO IT WAS  IN THE DAY OF JOSEPH AND MARY AS THEY TRAVELED TO FULFILL THEIR DUTY TO THE GOVERNMENT......THEY WERE PEOPLE OF FAITH AND HOPE GROUNDED IN THEIR JEWISH HERITAGE THAT WENT BACK TO ABRAHAM AND GOD'S PROMISES.....HUMAN  CORRUPTION HAS BEEN ON THE SCENE AS FAR BACK AS WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR HISTORY-- BUT THE MIRACLE IS:  HOPE, LOVE, GENEROSITY, FAITH ..... FLOWS FROM THE HEART OF GOD EVER MAKING US NEW...!!~!!

LOVE,

DAD/PAPA

"I'm not stressing over material things right now."

"I'm not stressing over material things right now." -- these words spoken by a man following a fire that destroyed all his "things." -- sometimes the "tragedies" of life shake us to the core and we realize what is really important. Sometimes it is in these moments when God gets our attention. -- of course unexpected blessings are also used to get our attention--ie unexpected pregnancy.-- and at Christmas time we are reminded that the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ became a vehicle in which God gets our attention. --- we can't always explain these experiences, but we trust, give thanks and live into the Plan.....

blessings, love,

dad/papa 

THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE IS VERY IMPORTANT AND NO ONE ELSE CAN TELL IT, LIVE IT

THE TALES OF A PEOPLE, FAMILY, NATION CONVEY THEIR SENSE OF TRUTH, MEANING, LOVE, HOPE, FAITH. ----- THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE IS VERY IMPORTANT AND NO ONE ELSE CAN TELL IT, LIVE IT. RESPECT YOUR STORY. YOUR STORY HAS MANY FACETS-GOOD/BAD-HAPPY/SAD-SUCCESS/FAILURE-LOVE/HATE-HOPE/DESPAIR-..........AND ALL THROUGH THE STORY THAT IS YOUR LIFE IS THE INEVITABLE   G R A C E   THAT IS THE GREAT STORY WRITER.......

DAD/PAPA

TO KNOW INTELLECTUALLY IS INFORMATION----TO EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR HEART IS WISDOM.

TO KNOW INTELLECTUALLY IS INFORMATION----TO EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR HEART IS WISDOM. --- TO MEMORIZE THE TEACHINGS OF GREAT SPIRITUAL THINKERS IS TO STAND ON THE DOORSTEP, TO KNOW THESE TRUTHS IN YOUR HEART IS TO WALK INTO THE ROOM AND BE CHANGED IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND LIFE....TO TALK ABOUT LOVE IS OK, BUT TO EXPERIENCE GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE MAKES YOU A NEW PERSON FORM THE INSIDE OUT.....THIS IS THE REAL MEANING OF "GOD IS WITH US".  ----

DAD/PAPA 

Psalms 23:1-6

Psalms 23:1-6 ===== I pray the words of this  psalm often when i go to bed, i pray it in troubled times for myself or for others. I pray these words now for Marion as he walks the journey of his illness to the end..."The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. .........and I pray this for you too in your journey today.....

love,

dad/papa 

"THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS CANNOT BE SEEN OR TOUCHED. THEY MUST BE FELT WITH THE HEART." (Helen Keller)

"THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS CANNOT BE  SEEN OR TOUCHED.  THEY MUST BE FELT WITH THE HEART." (Helen Keller)  ----  she was blind in her physical eyes, but spoke with heart vision--one of the benefits of spiritual development is inner vision that sees what physical vision cannot see. ---- open my eyes/heart  that I may see the way, the truth, the life in this dark world..AND ON THIS COLD MONDAY MORNING WITH SNOW OUTSIDE AND 21 DEGREES, I AM GRATEFUL FOR A WARM HOME AND A HEART WARMED BY THE LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

DAD/PAPA

God Centered point of view

those who see life from a God centered point of view see God's hand in all things-shapng to His purpose. - therefore when bad things happen in your life, God is not out done......

dad/papa

THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS CANNOT BE SEEN OR TOUCHED. THEY MUST BE FELT WITH THE HEART

"THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS CANNOT BE  SEEN OR TOUCHED.  THEY MUST BE FELT WITH THE HEART." (Helen Keller)  ----  she was blind in her physical eyes, but spoke with heart vision--one of the benefits of spiritual development is inner vision that sees what physical vision cannot see. ---- open my eyes/heart  that I may see the way, the truth, the life in this dark world..

dad/papa 

waiting for wise timing

"....BUT THOSE WHO WAIT FOR THE LORD SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH, THEY SHALL RUN AND NOT BE WEARY, THEY SHALL WALK AND NOT FAINT." -Isaiah 40:31-words that are like cool fresh water at then end of a long, dry, hot walk. strength for the soul that is burdened with the load of life.---waiting for wise timing.

dad/papa

IT IS A DAILY CHOICE----WILL I SERVE THE LESSOR(EVIL) OR THE GREATER GOOD?

IT IS A DAILY CHOICE----WILL I SERVE THE LESSOR(EVIL) OR THE GREATER GOOD?---Lord, help me stay close to you, for there is nothing worthwhile apart from  You. ----

DAD/PAPA

"....CONSIDER HOW WE MAY SPUR ONE ANOTHER ON TOWARD LOVE AND GOOD DEEDS." (HEBREWS 10:24)

"....CONSIDER HOW WE MAY SPUR ONE ANOTHER ON TOWARD LOVE AND GOOD DEEDS."  (HEBREWS 10:24) ----HOW????-----

DAD/PAPA

"His angel guards those who have reverence for the Lord and rescues them from danger." -Psalms 34: 7

"His angel guards those who have reverence for the Lord and rescues them from danger."  -Psalms 34: 7- the angel presence is beyond my comprehension, but i have only  incomplete knowledge. Suffice it to say there is more to our earthly experience that we are able to see. I am grateful for the invisible Presence.

dad/papa

until we are focused on what is really most important we cannot deal with all the other stuff of the world in which we live.

THE IDEAL AND THE PRAGMATIC----the North Star gives the ship at sea a point of reference by which to chart the course home------LOVE IS THE NORTH STAR IN THE VARIOUS MOMENTS OF FAMILY, WORK, NEEDS, STRUGGLES---until we are focused on what is really most important we cannot deal with all the other stuff of the world in which we live.

dad/papa

"The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps." (Proverbs 16:9)

"The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps." (Proverbs 16:9) --the joining of intelligence and faith--the recognition that we are active participants in the business of life in this world, but we are not in charge--it is liberating and empowering to trust Spiritual Guidance as we engage our minds in daily life and work  decisions.

dad/papa 

IT IS GRACE-LOVE THAT MATTERS MOST

IT IS GRACE-LOVE THAT MATTERS MOST. AT THE HEART OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY IS THE ARMS OF GOD EMBRACE US IN GRACE AND LOVE-THEN THE NATURAL SEQUENCE IS THAT WE PUT OUR ARMS AROUND ONE ANOTHER IN GRACE AND LOVE.---LET IT HAPPEN IN THE WAY THAT IS UNIQUELY YOU.

GRACE AND LOVE,

DAD/PAPA 

ohn was one of those special persons God sent into my life

One of the government programs paid farmers not to plant beyond a certain amount of a particular crop. I  needed a summer job. John asked me to assist him in measuring the amount of cotton farmers in the county had planted. If they planted over the allotted amount they had to plow it up. What I remember as the most important part of this summer experience was my time with John. He was a kind and wise man. He was patient to teach me how to do the job. Each day at lunch time we would find a shaded place on the edge of a field and eat our sandwiches. We shared thoughts and talked about life hopes and goals. But mostly we just enjoyed working together enjoying the out doors. I could say John was one of those special persons God sent into my life who encouraged me to dream and work to make dreams happen.

love,

dad/papa

"I'M AN ACTIVE PART OF WHAT'S HAPPENING BUT NOT THE WHOLE TAMALE." (Rituals)----

this helps put things in perspective:    "I'M AN ACTIVE PART OF WHAT'S HAPPENING BUT  NOT THE WHOLE TAMALE." (Rituals)---- 

dad/papa 

I AM GLAD SCIENCE HAS DISCOVERED THIS TRUTH.

ONE OF THE NEWS ITEMS LAST NIGHT WAS TO TELL US THAT SCIENTIFIC STUDIES HAVE REVEALED THAT IT IS IN THE HUMAN  D N A TO BE KIND. IT IS JUST PART OF WHO WE ARE.  I FIND IT EXCITING TO SEE HOW CONTEMPORARY FRAMES OF THOUGHT BECOME VEHICLES FOR COMMUNICATING AGE OLD TRUTH. OUR RELIGION TEACHES US THAT WE ARE MADE IN THE  IMAGE OF GOD AND THAT GOD IS GOOD. I AM GLAD SCIENCE HAS DISCOVERED THIS TRUTH.

DAD/PAPA

RITUALS OF LIFE IS THE FOCUS ON THANKSGIVING DAY

ONE OF  THE RITUALS  OF LIFE IS THE FOCUS ON THANKSGIVING DAY. FAMILIES GATHER AND SCATTER, CALL AND TOUCH BASE, AND SAY IN VARIOUS WAYS "I LOVE YOU". NOW IT IS QUIET AND COLD THIS SAT. MORNING. I AM REFLECTING ON THE INTERACTIONS OF THE DAYS AROUND THANKSGIVING. YES, IT WAS ALL GOOD. I AM REMEMBERING THE TEACHING-IN ALL THINGS GIVE THANKS. 

AND, YES, I SAY BACK TO YOU---I LOVE YOU.

DAD/PAPA

Thanksgiving Wish

i hit the   f   key on my computer and there come up the word   FAMILY.  I CHOOSE  FAMILY for the thought i want to share. Each name is spread out before me. My thought, my wish, my prayer is for each one of you to have a  sense of the blessings of this day-to know you are lifted up in love and gratitude-to experience the deep meaning and purpose of your life in this earthly journey.

Love you,

Dad/Papa 

The only way to avoid loss is to avoid attachment

"The only way to avoid loss is to avoid attachment, but to live without commitment is to live in an arid place, as we know."  (James Hollis) == a thought to listen to along the path of today...

dad/papa 

"......in responsibleness the very essence of human existence." (Viktor E. Frankl) ---- comment??....

"......in responsibleness the very essence of human existence." (Viktor E. Frankl) ---- comment??....

dad/papa 

WHATEVER THE MOMENT, WHATEVER THE NEED, THERE IS PROVIDENCE.....SOURCE.....PRESENCE.....LOVE....

WHATEVER THE MOMENT, WHATEVER  THE NEED, THERE IS PROVIDENCE.....SOURCE.....PRESENCE.....LOVE....

DAD/PAPA 

"I DON'T CARE WHAT YOUR INCOME BRACKET IS. I DON'T THINK ANYBODY IS SECURE."

"I DON'T CARE WHAT  YOUR INCOME BRACKET IS. I DON'T THINK ANYBODY IS SECURE." --- These are the words of a older woman and man who did fine as long as they cold work, but when injury and sickness came they eventually  used up their reserve.  They are among the many in America who need a hand up. In this Thanksgiving time many organizations are scrambling to do what they can to assist persons who need help. Compassion is in the DNA of the American character. It is in our spiritual nature to do what we can to help .....

dad/papa 

Amusing ourselves to death

I AM SCANNING THE BOOKS IN MY LIBRARY AND MY EYE PAUSES ON THE TITLE, "AMUSING OURSELVES TO DEATH."  I CAME ACROSS A PHRASE, "....MAN'S ALMOST INFINITE APPETITE FOR DISTRACTIONS."---DISTRACTION CAN KEEP US FROM FACING THE TRUTH IN ALL LEVELS OF LIFE. WHILE WE ARE FOLLOWING THE DISTRACTIONS OUR MORAL, PHYSICAL, COMMUNITY, NATIONAL LIFE MAY BE DECAYING. ---PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE THINKING, FEELING, SAYING. HOLD IT UP TO THE LIGHT OF TRUTH, PRINCIPLE, "DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU" TEACHING, AND SEE IF YOUR THOUGHTS AND WORDS PASS THE TEST.--INTERESTING, SOMETHING TO CONSIDER.

DAD/PAPA 

YOU CAN'T FAIL UNTIL YOU QUIT----

YOU CAN'T FAIL UNTIL YOU QUIT----

dad/papa

fences

We built a incubator in which to hatch the eggs-a warm protected place for the tiny creatures to be born. Next came the fenced in area in the yard where the tiny chickens to grow to maturity. Fences can make a prison or fences can make a enclosure where nurture and growth can happen until one is ready to move outside the fence into a life of service and exploration. Some may see discipline as a fence to make a prison and some may see discipline as a way to grow and make important things happen......

dad/papa

gift of a new day

Sunday morning-the gift of another day-i wonder how long this has been going on?--i know it has been happening this way from the moment of my conception to now.--i wonder how long this gift of a new day will continue?--all i can do is wonder because that is beyond me or any other human.---WHAT I WILL DO IS GIVE THANKS FOR THE GIFT OF TODAY AND ASK GOD TO GUIDE AND HELP ME DO GOOD WITH THE GIFT

I shall not want

"I. Shall. Not. Want. -----Never let me forget, Lord, that my truest riches lie in know You." --Jeff Chu--it seems to me this is a most wonderful way of thinking for the beginning of this new week.--And this is my prayer for you on this Monday morning.

Blessings and Love,'

Dad/Papa 

The turtle needs help

"if you see a turtle on top of a pole you know  it did not get there by itself." -i am not sure where this came from, but it speaks to the point that we all need help to get where we are going in life..

dad/papa

The turtle needs help

"if you see a turtle on top of a pole you know  it did not get there by itself." -i am not sure where this came from, but it speaks to the point that we all need help to get where we are going in life..

dad/papa

transformation is inherent in the total of creation

TRANSFORMATION IS INHERENT IN THE TOTAL OF CREATION----BIRTH AND RENEWAL HAPPEN----IN THE FULNESS OF TIME....

DAD/PAPA

some thought deepening quotes

some thought deepening quotes----"I CAME TO APPRECIATE THE HIDDEN ABUNDANCE THAT CAN BE FOUND IN SCARCITY."----"THE BRAVE MAN IS NOT HE WHO DOES NOT FEEL AFRAID, BUT HE WHO CONQUERS THAT FEAR." ---

how many dollars does  a person need to feel secure and without worry? ---- depends on whether the dollars are held as a possession or as a gift.-----

dad/papa

prayerful attitude

I STARTED THE DAY IN A PRAYERFUL ATTITUDE FOR PEOPLE ACROSS THE LAND TODAY. I PRAY FOR DIVINE GUIDANCE AS WE CAST OUR BALLOT, AS WE KEEP THIS SACRED DUTY. FINALLY, OUR HOPE IS IN THE GOD OF THE AGES.

DAD/PAPA

politics

EVEN THOUGH IT IS RAGGED AND IMPERFECT, OUR WAY OF DOING GOVERNMENT WORKS. I STILL BELIEVE THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE SOONER OR LATER LETS IT BE KNOWN THAT GOVERNMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PEOPLE.  I GET TIRED OF THE NEGATIVISM BUT SOONER OR LATER THAT RUNS ITS COURSE AND WISDOM, REASON, ASSERTS HERSELF.

DAD/PAPA

steadfast love for us

"..great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever." -Psalms 117:2---in the moments and experiences of this day---may these words light your path within..

love,

dad/papa

Zane Grey

"Make every experience in your life count for good." -Zane Grey-----and that is a winning ticket.

dad/papa

blessings flow from eternal springs of life

blessings flow from eternal springs of life----in the quiet of this morning i enjoy the blessing of seeing the Fall colors, leaves, sunshine in this beautiful day....

dad/papa

a time in life

a reflection question I read at the end of a article:  "Describe a time in your life when because of God's saving and guiding grace, you went in a direction that you would not have chosen for yourself, but that transformed your life in some meaningful way." --------this is a thought you can ponder for your private journal.

dad/papa 
Bill Edwards

"JESUS IS IN MY HEART AND HE IS COLD"-

HE IS JUST A LITTLE FELLA-HIS DAD WAS DRYING HIM AFTER A BATH-HE SAID "JESUS IS IN MY HEART AND HE IS COLD"--I REMEMBER SNUGGLING OUR SMALL CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN  IN A SOFT TOWEL FOLLOWING A BATH. IT FELT SO GOOD TO HOLD THEM AND THEY FELT SECURE---THEN I REALIZE I AM A 77 YEAR OLD LITTLE BOY WHO FEELS THE PEACE AND SNUGGLING EMBRACE OF GOD---OF COURSE THIS IS A HEART THING....

LOVE,

DAD/PAPA 

pay attention to good

WHERE ATTENTION GOES, ENERGY FLOWS." ---this is a thought provoking quote. Energy flows into what a person pays attention to?  whatever is true, whatever is good, think on this....give it attention and energy flows to accomplish......

dad/papa

inner voice

WHEN I DRIFT, DRAW ME BACK INTO YOUR WAY, O LORD. -- SOMETIMES A PERSON DRIFTS INTO THE WRONG CROWD: DRUGS, VIOLENCE, MURDER, BULLYING....., SOMETIMES A PERSON DRIFTS INTO BAD AND CYNICAL ATTITUDES.......THERE IS A PRESENCE WITHIN THAT DRAWS US BACK INTO THE WAY OF TRUTH AND GOODNESS....BUT WE NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO THAT INNER VOICE-INTUITION-NUDGING.......

DAD/PAPA

liberated and wonder filled journey

"...be serious and discipline yourselves.......be hospitable to one another without complaining....good stewards ......serve....with whatever gift..you have received.....with the strength God supplies...." (1 Peter 4: 7-11) ---some key words for a liberated and wonder filled journey as you travel the moments and experiences of today.

dad/papa


Bill Edwards
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Rootless

"...he was rootless, and being rootless he had never quite decided where he stood, on the side of the angels or against them.....he knew where I stood." -L'Amour-----right or wrong, good or bad, love or hate, lie or truth. ----finally the rootless guy in the story made his choice. He chose his roots and joined his brother in building a life and a career worthy of his roots......

dad/papa

Divine Possibilities within People

"the transformation of persons toward the divine possibilities inherent in them." .....the pictures of the earth seen by space travelers are symbolic of  our ability to see our earthly existence from the perspective of divine purpose. no matter what is going on in your life or in the world, there is always the divine possibilities. 

dad/papa 

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

"Time lost is time when we have not lived a full human life, time unenriched by experience, creative endeavor, enjoyment, and suffering." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer- A German Lutheran pastor, theologian who was executed because of his resistance to Hitler. -----

dad/papa

Re: THOUGHT

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Gainfully employed – not to be confused with making money!  Seek possibilities to serve in unexpected places and faith to get there.

 

From: Bill Edwards [mailto:revwge@me.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 7:39 AM
To: David Edwards; Diane and David Shelton; Diane Shelton; Erin & Sheri Edwards/Okun; Ryan Edwards; Renee Nicole Edwards; Drew Edwards Edwards; Allison M Shelton; Anna Shelton; David & Jody Edwards; Drew Edwards; RHETT EDWARDS; Blog Greenestreams
Subject: THOUGHT

 

"ALWAYS BE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. DO NOT TRIFFLE  AWAY TIME." (John Wesley) ---we cannot put time in a safe place to be used when we need it. we can use the moment  to do a good deed-say a kind word-be quiet and listen......

 

dad/papa

 

 

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RE: THOUGHT

Gainfully employed – not to be confused with making money!  Seek possibilities to serve in unexpected places and faith to get there.

 

From: Bill Edwards [mailto:revwge@me.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 7:39 AM
To: David Edwards; Diane and David Shelton; Diane Shelton; Erin & Sheri Edwards/Okun; Ryan Edwards; Renee Nicole Edwards; Drew Edwards Edwards; Allison M Shelton; Anna Shelton; David & Jody Edwards; Drew Edwards; RHETT EDWARDS; Blog Greenestreams
Subject: THOUGHT

 

"ALWAYS BE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. DO NOT TRIFFLE  AWAY TIME." (John Wesley) ---we cannot put time in a safe place to be used when we need it. we can use the moment  to do a good deed-say a kind word-be quiet and listen......

 

dad/papa

 

 

Bill Edwards

revwge@me.com

 

twitter @revwge

 

 

 

 

John Wesley - Do Not Trifle Away Time

"ALWAYS BE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. DO NOT TRIFFLE AWAY TIME." (John Wesley) ---we cannot put time in a safe place to be used when we need it. we can use the moment to do a good deed-say a kind word-be quiet and listen......




dad/papa

THOUGHT

"ALWAYS BE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. DO NOT TRIFFLE  AWAY TIME." (John Wesley) ---we cannot put time in a safe place to be used when we need it. we can use the moment  to do a good deed-say a kind word-be quiet and listen......

dad/papa

Bill Edwards

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twitter @revwge

quality that is built in

"QUALITY THAT IS BUILT IN, NOT ADDED ON.."-----SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.......

DAD/PAPA

life story

DO NOT NEGATE OR DISRESPECT YOUR OWN LIFE STORY. THAT  IS THE ONLY AUTHENTIC STORY YOU HAVE TO TELL. IT IS IN YOUR STORY THAT TRUTH REALLY BLOSSOMS AND OTHERS SEE WHAT YOU ARE REALLY ABOUT.....

DAD/PAPA

encourage

ENCOURAGE SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED----

DAD/PAPA

Square

THE SQUARE AND THE HIGHCHAIR:  The square is old and the numbers are hard to read. I contemplate the years daddy used it to build. He built houses, chicken pens for Aunt Alma, and he built a highchair for me when i was a baby. i have the tray from that highchair sitting in front of the book shelves in my study. This morning i used the old square to check the tray. Sure enough it was true, accurate as daddy had made it. And to day i am still checking the squaring of my life by the values that hold true eternally. When I do make a mistake the Value enables me to square it up. And so i pass this on to you for a SQUARE life.

dad/papa
Bill Edwards
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My prayer for today

whatever i do, feel, think this day, let me be in sync with You, Lord of love,goodness, and fresh starts every day.

my prayer for you this day....

dad/papa

The True Change Agent

THE POLITICAL WORD THAT PUSHES A LOT OF BUTTONS IS CHANGE. TIME FOR CHANGE. THE POLITICIAN SAYS HE/SHE WILL CHANGE THINGS AND MAKE  THEM RIGHT. -- TRUTH IS CHANGE IS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME. WE DON'T MAKE THINGS CHANGE. IT IS BUILT INTO THE DNA OF NATURE. OUR PART IS TO SOMETIMES HANG ON AND DO THE BEST WE  CAN. HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET WISE ENOUGH TO MOVE BEYOND OUR EGO CENTERED  THINKING AND BECOME AWARE OF THE REAL CHANGER--LET OURSELVES BE PUT IN SYNC WITH THE ORIGINAL CHANGER WHO IS ALWAYS CREATING THINGS NEW.

DAD/PAPA

Walk Back as Far As You Can

i like this story  " A FOLKTALE ABOUT A FATHER PURSUING A SON WHO'D RUN FAR AWAY, FROM ONE WORLD TO THE NEXT. THE FATHER CALLED TO HIM, 'PLEASE COME BACK!' BUT HIS SON LOOKED ACROSS THE GREAT GULF BETWEEN THEM AND SHOUTED TO HIM, 'I CAN'T GO THAT FAR!' SO THE FATHER YELLED TO HIS SON, 'THEN JUST COME BACK HALFWAY!' BUT HIS BOY REPLIED, 'I CAN'T GO BACK HALFWAY!.  AND FINALLY HIS FATHER SHOUTED, 'WALK BACK AS FAR AS YOU CAN! I'LL GO THE REST OF THE WAY!'"

ANOTHER WAY OF REALIZING GOD'S LOVE FOR EVEREY PERSON, INCLUDING YOU AND ME. ----and we are made in the image of God----

DAD/PAPA

Don't Quit

PERSIST IN A GOOD WORK....CONFIDENT THAT EVENTUALLY IT WILL YIELD GOOD RESULTS......THE ONLY SURE WAY TO FAIL IS TO  QUIT....

DAD/PAPA

Free

You don't have to feel the world on your shoulders. You don't have to think about everything so much that you can't be available to lthe present. Only One holds all. Being aware of this Reality sets me free to be here and now doing what I can for goodness sake..

balance

Can't keep everything under control, but can find your Center of gravity, then can balance and live effectively...

dad/papa

balance

Can't keep everything under control, but can find your Center of gravity, then can balance and live effectively...

dad/papa

each day

Grand mother asked the therapist, "am i going to have to do these exercises the rest of my life?" --"yes" was the answer. ---"use it or lose it" --Stay engaged in body,mind,spirit. --thank YOU for the moving,doing this day offers.--and she also said, "we never know what our activity will  be when we wake up." meaning we will be ready to answer the call to go and do where ..........anyway, each day is new life and opportunity....

dad/papa

Perfection - Grace

PAY ATTENTION TO GRACE--THIS IMPLIES IMPERFECTION-NOTHING IN LIFE MATCHES THE IMAGES OF "PERFECTON" WE HAVE IN OUR HEADS-EVEN IF WE GOT THINGS JUST LIKE WE WANT THEM, WE WOULD STILL NOT BE PERFECT.-----FROM BIRTH TIL DEATH WE ARE A CREATION IN THE MAKING AND IT IS GRACE THAT ENGAGES US AS PARTICIPANTS.

HAVE A CREATING DAY,

DAD/PAPA

God will Never

unfortunately, another human may let you down, but God will never fail or forsake you.

dad/papa
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why is this not working

this should post to the blog

Drew

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testing for Papa

I want to see this on the blog

Just when you need it

The first thing I heard when I woke up this morning was news that President Obama had selected the worst possible candidate to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency.  The woman he as selected is the worst nightmare for business and profitability under the guise of "protecting the consumer".     FEAR immediate grabbed my gut because I have everything on the line financially and failure will result in completely starting over at less than zero at 45 years old with millions in debt.

Then, 1 hour later as I was trying to focus on one email at a time and one rung on my ladder at a time, CNBC comes on with Bernie Marcus, founder of Home Depot.  I can't quote the entire interview but the meat of it was exactly what I needed to turn my fear into resolve this morning.  This guy came from where I am today and struggled through the same stages we are dealing with today and he made it.  

I believe this inspiration was a little lift from above that I needed this morning.  Saying "don't give up. stay the course. you can do it."

Drew

Self-Indulgence

“Without some degree of sacrifice for the greater good, self-discovery eventually leads to plain old self-indulgence.” (The New American Spirituality) –individualism taken to the extreme becomes self-indulgence and others suffer. Great parents, great leaders take into consideration how their behavior impacts their children, others….

Dad/Papa

Indecision

Indecision is the most wasteful and wearing kind of decision making……and waiting until the time is right is wise decision….

Dad/Papa

FW: thought

“Worry and stress are not hard for us, God, we do them without thinking. There is the potential of threat to our security,..comfort,…health,…relationships,…lives,……the voice of fear will not be dismissed so easily……But in the small, silent places within us is another voice;…..In unexpected whispers we hear it, calling us to remember your promises, your grace, your faithfulness; And suddenly, we discover that it is enough.”  Amen.  (John Van De Laar)

 

And it is enough that God is with us!!!!!

 

Love you,

 

Dad/Papa

 

Purpose

We suffer instability but our faith and trust of God provide stability in mind and heart. After all this is God’s world and our hope is in His will and purpose…

Love,

Dad/Papa

The Word is I Love You

The world is so much with us. Life is lived completely encased in the tangible, the visible until we tend to think this  is all there is. Values are measured by the measurable evidence. Problem is this is deceptive. This shallow thinking eventually leaves us forsaken and empty. My ways are not your ways says God. My purpose for your life is  bigger and better than the purposes of the world around you. Turn your heart, mind, prayers to the One who has the first and last Word….and the Word is I Love you and I am making you new.  You really can trust this Word.

Dad/Papa

Walk in Light

Today offers the invitation to walk in light and not darkness, in truth not lie, in hope not despair, in forgiveness not hate…….

Dad/Papa

LABOR

LABOR---a gift, opportunity to exercise ability, to be self-reliant. A day to give thanks for a job and to offer a prayer for those who do not have a job. A time to hold ourselves and our government accountable to everyone having opportunity to work.
 
Dad/Papa

Charlie Brown

“Which way is your deck chair facing?—I’ve never been able to get one unfolded.” –Charlie Brown- sometimes this is the way it feels in daily life. Helps to have a sense of humor.
 
Dad/Papa
 

Transcendent Faith

“All faith is transcendent. It  is independent of the conditions in which it has to live.? –Percy C. Ainsworth- faith provides us a free space in which to stand, pause, listen, vision, wait. Faith provides us a place in which to deal with life now…without demanding guarantees….

Dad/Papa

back after a long trip to Idaho

“….if we do not begin in the truth, the journey is bound to have a poor ending. But the Spirit remains with us to teach us and transform us into the truth of a new creation.”(Weavings).  We cannot make the journey without mistakes, but Spirit/Grace/Redemption ever works to give us fresh starts, teach us the truth way of wisdom and good judgment.

Dad/Papa

Say I LOVE YOU today

SOME TIMES THE ONLY WISE THING YOU CAN SAY OR DO IS TO SAY,    I LOVE YOU.


DAD/PAPA

another day

I WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND AFTER ALL MY WORRYING, I LOOKED OUT AND SAW THE LIGHT OF ANOTHER DAY. ALL THIS TOOK PLACE WHILE I WAS ASLEEP AND NOT OCCUPIED WITH WORRY AND FEAR. DESPITE ALL THE IMPERFECTIONS AND TROUBLE IN THE WORLD  ANOTHER DAY IS CREATED….”THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD  HAS CREATED, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD  IN IT.”


LOVE YOU ONE BY ONE AND ALL TOGETHER,

DAD/PAPA

work

“I believe in work, not worry.-------if you are worrying, you are not working.” – sounds practical to me.

Dad/Papa

Proverbs 1:19 GRAB ALL YOU CAN GET.... NOT

“WHEN YOU GRAB ALL YOU CAN GET…….THE MORE YOU GET, THE LESS YOU ARE.” - Proverbs 1:19----accumulating in a greedy and grasping way is unhealthy and sickens the soul. Labor  in faith, celebrate the results and live generously.

Love,

Dad/Papa

FW: Thought

The vision of the heart sees the work Spirit at every turn in the road
and senses inner peace-inner harmony.

Dad

Sent from my iPhone

success

“I BELIEVE THAT SUCCESS IS GETTING UP ONE MORE TIME THAN YOU FALL.” --- LOVE YOU---HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY.

DAD/PAPA

Courage

“WAIT FOR THE LORD; ….AND LET YOUR HEART TAKE COURAGE; WAIT FOR THE LORD!  (Psalm 27:14)   ----- in a get what we want now culture it is extremely hard to wait. When you are young you want things to move fast..---- when you are old you say,  “wait a minute, not so fast.,,”     no matter what we want, waiting is just the way it is many times…but this waiting can result in some really wonderful results….


Dad/Papa

Healthy Living

SUCCESS STARTS WITH A HEALTHY BRAIN.” – THEREFORE—EAT HEALTHY, EXERCISE, FEED THE BRAIN HEALTHY THOUGHTS, ---and there follows behavior that leads to  healthy living mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually.

Dad/Papa

DAD/PAPA

Truth

“THE TRUTH IS ITSELF BEYOND WORDS…WHICH IS ONE REASON WE HAVE ARTIST.” – A LITTLE CHILD’S SPONTANEEOUS  TOUCH, OR CLIMB INTO YOUR LAP IS BEYOND WORDS, IT IS TRUTH.—THE SUDDEN MEMORY OF A DEEPLY MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE IS BEYOND WORDS. ==== THE VALUE OF A UNEXPECTED AND WONDERFULLY GOOD AND POSITIVE ENCOUNTER IS BEYOND WORDS…..ETC…..

Beyond Words

“THE TRUTH IS ITSELF BEYOND WORDS…WHICH IS ONE REASON WE HAVE ARTIST.” – A LITTLE CHILD’S SPONTANEEOUS  TOUCH, OR CLIMB INTO YOUR LAP IS BEYOND WORDS, IT IS TRUTH.—THE SUDDEN MEMORY OF A DEEPLY MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE IS BEYOND WORDS. ==== THE VALUE OF A UNEXPECTED AND WONDERFULLY GOOD AND POSITIVE ENCOUNTER IS BEYOND WORDS…..ETC…..

LOVE YOU,



DAD/PAPA

Share

I HEARD SOMEONE MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND IT SPOKE TO MY SOUL:   “WHEN YOU SHARE YOU GET BACK TO YOUR TRUE SELF.”  -- AFTER ALL, WE ARE MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD AND THAT IS OUR TRUE SELF AND GOD IS GENEROUS---“WHEN YOU SHARE YOU GET BACK TO YOUR TRUE SELF.” ---- A POINT OF LIGHT FOR TODAY.


LOVE,

DAD/PAPA

Emailing tweet from: PK_Drew (Drew W Edwards)

PK_Drew: RT @SteveCase: To get new ideas in your head, you first have to get the old ones out.
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/PK_Drew/status/17793273526

Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)

Drew W Edwards
Chief Executive Officer
Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

Emailing tweet from: fastcompany (Fast Company)

fastcompany: A Modest Proposal: The New "Declaration of Interdependence" | Co.Design - http://bit.ly/cGw75D
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/fastcompany/status/17748265073

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Drew W Edwards
Chief Executive Officer
Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

Emailing tweet from: RickWarren (Rick Warren)

RickWarren: FREEDOM is not the absence of limit. It is the POWER God graciously offers you to say YES to what's right & NO to wrong.
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/RickWarren/status/17722521387

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Drew W Edwards
Chief Executive Officer
Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

my next door neighbor had Stage 3 Colon Cancer

Yesterday, Friday Cheryl had an appointment with her oncologist (cancer doctor) to view the results of a PET scan given last Tuesday.  In the words of the doctor "the results of the PET scan and blood work are beautiful". Translation: Confirmation that Cheryl is now CANCER FREE!
     We attribute this remarkable healing to God's Word.......not only reading and knowing what He says, but  totally believing and acting in faith on His truths.  We followed no drastic diets, no chemo, no chemicals or extraordinary exercises.....just believing.......because it is written.  This is sent to you so that you may join us in joy, praising and thanking our heavenly Father.    Bob White sends

Tweet by RickWarren from Twitterrific

To do what you've never done you must think in ways you've never thought.

http://twitter.com/RickWarren/status/17623592649

Drew W Edwards
CEO
Chexar Networks, Inc
404-906-0292

Tweet by RickWarren from Twitterrific

If GOD has called you to do something, don't be surprised when opposition shows up. Duh!

http://twitter.com/RickWarren/status/17625227282

Drew W Edwards
CEO
Chexar Networks, Inc
404-906-0292

from July 2008

“I HAVE CANCER BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE ME.” --- THIS IS A QUOTE I HAVE HEARD MORE THAN ONCE. IT IS A WAY OF SAYING I AM NOT WELL BUT THIS IS NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE. THE REALLY IMPORTANT REALITY IS I CAN CHOSE TO LIVE WITH MY ILLNESS OR IMPRFECTION BECAUSE THERE IS LIFE ENERGY THAT IS MY REAL SELF AND IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY ILLNESS --- I HAVED _________ BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE ME. ----

“HE DOES NOT DEAL WITH US ACCORDING TO OUR _____, NOR REPAY US ACCORDING TO OUR _____. FOR AS THE HEAVENS ARE HIGH ABOVE THE EARTH, SO GREAT IS HIS STEADFAST LOVE TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR(LOVE,TRUST) HIM; AS FAR AS THE EAST IS FROM THE WEST, SO FAR HE REMOVES OUR TRANSGRESSIONS FROM US.” (Psalms 103:10,11)


LOVE,


DAD/PAPA

FW: Today

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Edwards [mailto:revwge@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:50 AM
To: Drew Edwards; Diane and David Shelton; David Edwards
Subject: Today

Is a blessed day. All around us in every place and every moment. Love
you.

Sent from my iPhone

dark times

“THE LORD WILL GUIDE YOU ALWAYS; HE WILL SATISFY YOUR NEEDS IN A SUN-SCORCHED LAND AND WILL STRENGTHEN YOUR FRAME….”  --ISAIAH 58: 11--  THIS SEEMS APPROPRAITE THIS MORNING AS I THINK OF MY BROTHER HAVING TO GO FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF CHEMOTHERAPY TO STALL THE GROWH OF THE CANCER IN HIS LUNGS.  THE INNER PRESENCE HE HAS ENCOURAGED OTHERS TO PAY ATTENTION TO ACROSS THE YEARS IS  NOW THERE FOR HIM IN HIS DARK TIME.—AND SO FOR EACH OF US….

DAD/PAPA

father's day

“GRATITUDE IS THE VISION----THE WAY OF SEEING----THAT RECOGINIZES ‘GIFT’.” – THE VARIOUS EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE AND AFFECTION ON FATHER’S DAY IS A GIFT AND MY HEART IS GRATEFUL.

DAD/PAPA

birds

IT IS WORTH OBSERVING THE WAYS  OF  NATURE: BIRDS FLY THOUSANDS OF MILES RETURNING TO THEIR SAME DESTINATION AS THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THEY HAVE BEEN CREATED TO “KNOW” THIS AND AS LONG AS THEY ARE TRUE TO THIS INNER SENSE  OF DIRECTION AND DESTINATION THEY ARRIVE WHERE THEY ARE SUPOSE TO BE. – “IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATHS.” ---- PAY ATTENTION TO NATURES WAY IN YOU…..

DAD/PAPA

Emailing tweet from: RickWarren (Rick Warren)

RickWarren: Nothing is as important to your job as thinking, yet
nothing is harder to find time for. You must schedule THINK time.
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/RickWarren/status/16575655683

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Drew W Edwards
Chief Executive Officer
Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

Fwd: thought

Drew W Edwards

Chief Executive Officer

Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

Begin forwarded message:

From: Bill Edwards <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 19, 2010 6:40:33 AM EDT
To: Allison M Shelton <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, Anna Shelton <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, David & Jody Edwards <lancemtn@gmail.com>, Diane Shelton <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, 'Drew Edwards' <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "'Edwards, Drew '" <drewedwards@mac.com>, 'Erin Edwards' <dollymom@me.com>, Renee Edwards <rne7@hawaii.edu>, RHETT EDWARDS <usarmy77@gmail.com>, 'Ryan Edwards' <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: thought
Reply-To: revwge@bellsouth.net

"…..pay close attention to…..wisdom;……acquire a taste for good sense." (Proverbs 5: 1-2) --- then you will live well and encourage those  around you.

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

Fwd: thought

Drew W Edwards

Chief Executive Officer

Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Bill Edwards" <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 18, 2010 6:33:36 AM CDT
To: "Allison M Shelton" <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, "Anna Shelton" <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, "David & Jody  Edwards" <lancemtn@gmail.com>, "Diane Shelton" <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, "Drew Edwards" <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "Drew Mac" <drewedwards@mac.com>, "Erin Edwards" <dollymom@me.com>, "Renee Edwards" <rne7@hawaii.edu>, "RHETT EDWARDS" <usarmy77@gmail.com>, "Ryan Edwards" <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: thought
Reply-To: <revwge@bellsouth.net>

"You don't need to be rich to have a rich life." (Rachael Ray, her mother taught her this saying) ---sometimes persons who do become materially rich testify to the fact that this kind of wealth does not enrich the heart. I remember being on a panel of pastors discussing various aspect of ministry. Someone asked a question that I responded to and talked about quality ministry not being dependent upon "climbing the ladder". One of the ministers in the audience said I could say that when I was in one of the "larger" churches. I have remembered that. I understand how he felt, but I also know it is all relative. He would not have understood if I told him some of my greatest moments had been those in small churches sitting around the table visiting and sharing the stories of a family.  ambition and working to excel are important factors in succeeding in life—as long as we remember that these are not the whole of life value and meaning.

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

Fw: thought

Drew W. Edwards
Chief Executive Officer
Chexar Networks, Inc.
404-906-0292

---

From: Bill Edwards
To: Allison M Shelton ; Anna Shelton ; David & Jody Edwards ; Diane Shelton ; Drew Edwards; Edwards, David ; Drew Mac; 'Erin Edwards' ; Renee Edwards ; RHETT EDWARDS ; 'Ryan Edwards' ; Shelton, Diane and David
Sent: Thu Jun 17 07:25:02 2010
Subject: thought

He is in the hospital waiting for open heart surgery. He is a highly educated, scientific mind; yet as he awaits surgery he has only three things that keep him steady in his mind and heart: FAITH,HOPE,LOVE. these do not require any scientific proof. They are simply the heart beat of his soul.

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

Opportunity

CHAOS = OPPORTUNITY FOR CREATING.

Dad/Papa

never too late

I read these thoughts this morning:  “it isn’t over until it’s over. As long as I’m alive, I can improve or I can backslide.” … my daddy stopped smoking in his 70s. it did not make him well, but it revealed some of his resolve to change even in his old age. Don’t ever say it’s too late to do better.

Dad/Papa

Fwd: THOUGHT

Drew W Edwards

CEO 

Chexar Networks, Inc

404-906-0292

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Bill Edwards" <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 14, 2010 6:55:39 AM EDT
To: "Allison M Shelton" <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, "Anna Shelton" <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, "David & Jody  Edwards" <lancemtn@gmail.com>, "Diane Shelton" <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, "Drew Edwards" <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "Drew Mac" <drewedwards@mac.com>, "Erin Edwards" <dollymom@me.com>, "Renee Edwards" <rne7@hawaii.edu>, "RHETT EDWARDS" <usarmy77@gmail.com>, "Ryan Edwards" <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: THOUGHT
Reply-To: <revwge@bellsouth.net>

THE LOUD TALKER MAY NOT EXERT THE GREATEST INFLUENCE---THE QUIET LISTENER MAY SPEAK WISDOM…..

 

DAD/PAPA

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

Fwd: thought

Drew W Edwards

Chief Executive Officer

Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

Begin forwarded message:

From: Bill Edwards <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 13, 2010 6:54:56 AM EDT
To: Allison M Shelton <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, Anna Shelton <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, David & Jody Edwards <lancemtn@gmail.com>, Diane Shelton <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, 'Drew Edwards' <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "'Edwards, Drew '" <drewedwards@mac.com>, 'Erin Edwards' <dollymom@me.com>, Renee Edwards <rne7@hawaii.edu>, RHETT EDWARDS <usarmy77@gmail.com>, 'Ryan Edwards' <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: thought
Reply-To: revwge@bellsouth.net

"Christian love, either towards God or towards man, is an affair of the will." –C.S. Lewis- I WILL to love or hate. I am given freedom to choose. One heals one hurts. One is of God and one is of the devil. One creates heaven in our relationships, the other creates hell in our relationships……WILL THE GOOD…..

 DAD/PAPA

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

rapping to God

http://www.juantornoe.com/2010/06/the-truth.html

Rick Warren

The greatest things in life arent things.Never confuse your value with your valuables nor your self-worth with net-worth

ONE

“IT’S HOW YOU TREAT THE ONE  THAT REVEALS HOW YOU REGARD THE NINETY-NINE, BECAUSE EVERYONE IS ULTIMATELY A ONE.” -Stephen R. Covey- and fortunately we are not just humanity, but  you  and  me and you, and you…….

Dad/Papa

Fwd: THOUGHT

Drew W Edwards

Chief Executive Officer

Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Bill Edwards" <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 11, 2010 7:11:32 AM EDT
To: "Allison M Shelton" <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, "Anna Shelton" <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, "David & Jody  Edwards" <lancemtn@gmail.com>, "Diane Shelton" <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, "Drew Edwards" <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "Drew Mac" <drewedwards@mac.com>, "Erin Edwards" <dollymom@me.com>, "Renee Edwards" <rne7@hawaii.edu>, "RHETT EDWARDS" <usarmy77@gmail.com>, "Ryan Edwards" <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: THOUGHT
Reply-To: <revwge@bellsouth.net>

"BESIDES THE NOBLE ART OF GETTING THINGS DONE, THERE IS THE NOBLE ART OF LEAVING THINGS UNDONE. THE  WISDOM OF LIFE CONSISTS IN THE ELIMINATION OF NONESSENTIALS." –Lin Yu Tang-            

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

Fwd: The Fourth Stanza

Drew W Edwards

CEO 

Chexar Networks, Inc

404-906-0292

Begin forwarded message:

From: David Edwards <David.Edwards@thecreek.com>
Date: June 10, 2010 11:17:27 AM EDT
To: revwge@bellsouth.net, Allison M Shelton <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, Anna Shelton <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, David & Jody Edwards <lancemtn@gmail.com>, Diane Shelton <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, Drew Edwards <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, Drew " <drewedwards@mac.com>, Erin Edwards <dollymom@me.com>, Renee Edwards <rne7@hawaii.edu>, RHETT EDWARDS <usarmy77@gmail.com>, Ryan Edwards <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: The Fourth Stanza

The fourth Stanza of the star spangled banner;

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0fQd858cRc&feature=player_embedded

 

The full story of all four stanza's by Isaac Asimov

 

http://www.purewatergazette.net/asimov.htm

 

 

 

Fwd: The Fourth Stanza

Drew W Edwards

CEO 

Chexar Networks, Inc

404-906-0292

Begin forwarded message:

From: Bill Edwards <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 10, 2010 12:49:46 PM EDT
To: 'David Edwards' <David.Edwards@thecreek.com>, 'Allison M Shelton' <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, 'Anna Shelton' <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, 'David & Jody Edwards' <lancemtn@gmail.com>, 'Diane Shelton' <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, 'Drew Edwards' <drew@chexar.com>, "'Edwards, Drew '" <drewedwards@mac.com>, 'Erin Edwards' <dollymom@me.com>, 'Renee Edwards' <rne7@hawaii.edu>, 'RHETT EDWARDS' <usarmy77@gmail.com>, 'Ryan Edwards' <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "'Shelton, Diane and David '" <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: The Fourth Stanza
Reply-To: revwge@bellsouth.net

Unless we have a healthy respect and pride in our national heritage we cannot render wise help to others. We need a sense of reverence and awe for our nation's journey from beginning and into future.

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

From: David Edwards [mailto:David.Edwards@thecreek.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:17 AM
To: revwge@bellsouth.net; Allison M Shelton; Anna Shelton; David & Jody Edwards; Diane Shelton; Drew Edwards; Edwards, Drew ; Erin Edwards; Renee Edwards; RHETT EDWARDS; Ryan Edwards; Shelton, Diane and David
Subject: The Fourth Stanza

 

The fourth Stanza of the star spangled banner;

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0fQd858cRc&feature=player_embedded

 

The full story of all four stanza's by Isaac Asimov

 

http://www.purewatergazette.net/asimov.htm

 

 

 

Fwd: thought

Drew W Edwards

CEO 

Chexar Networks, Inc

404-906-0292

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Bill Edwards" <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 10, 2010 7:37:59 AM EDT
To: "Allison M Shelton" <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, "Anna Shelton" <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, "David & Jody  Edwards" <lancemtn@gmail.com>, "Diane Shelton" <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, "Drew Edwards" <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "Drew Mac" <drewedwards@mac.com>, "Erin Edwards" <dollymom@me.com>, "Renee Edwards" <rne7@hawaii.edu>, "RHETT EDWARDS" <usarmy77@gmail.com>, "Ryan Edwards" <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: thought
Reply-To: <revwge@bellsouth.net>

THANK YOU—our religious heritage teaches us to give thanks to God-children are taught to say "thank you"- thanks is a blessing/gift to the person you thank-in all things give thanks-thanks/gratitude is a positive attitude-thanks is a awareness that there is the original Provider without which the pantry of our heart would be empty…….

 

THANK YOU,

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

Fwd: thought

Drew W Edwards

CEO 

Chexar Networks, Inc

404-906-0292

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Bill Edwards" <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 9, 2010 7:10:53 AM EDT
To: "Allison M Shelton" <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, "Anna Shelton" <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, "David & Jody  Edwards" <lancemtn@gmail.com>, "Diane Shelton" <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, "Drew Edwards" <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "Drew Mac" <drewedwards@mac.com>, "Erin Edwards" <dollymom@me.com>, "Renee Edwards" <rne7@hawaii.edu>, "RHETT EDWARDS" <usarmy77@gmail.com>, "Ryan Edwards" <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: thought
Reply-To: <revwge@bellsouth.net>

"you can do better than that…" is all she said as I stood at her desk following the class dismissal. She was my 7^th grade teacher. She did not embarrass me. She did not fuss at me. Because she cared enough to let me know that whatever had been my behavior I could do better, I am still trying to do better. "Miss Norma" was one of those persons in my life who gave me a glimpse of God's way of teaching me and calling me to a higher standard.

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789

 

Fwd: thought

Drew W Edwards

Chief Executive Officer

Chexar Networks, Inc.

drew@chexar.com

404-906-0292

www.chexar.com

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From: Bill Edwards <revwge@bellsouth.net>
Date: June 8, 2010 6:47:54 AM EDT
To: Allison M Shelton <allisonmshelton@gmail.com>, Anna Shelton <sheltongirl@bellsouth.net>, David & Jody Edwards <lancemtn@gmail.com>, Diane Shelton <DShelton@marietta-city.k12.ga.us>, 'Drew Edwards' <drew@chexar.com>, "Edwards, David " <dedwards@thecreek.com>, "'Edwards, Drew '" <drewedwards@mac.com>, 'Erin Edwards' <dollymom@me.com>, Renee Edwards <rne7@hawaii.edu>, RHETT EDWARDS <usarmy77@gmail.com>, 'Ryan Edwards' <Ryane26@vt.edu>, "Shelton, Diane and David " <shel2975@bellsouth.net>
Subject: thought
Reply-To: revwge@bellsouth.net

"DON'T CRY BECAUSE IT'S OVER.  SMILE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED." –Dr. Seuss- look up. See the clouds floating, changing and so are you, so am I, but all happens in the   Greater Context.

 

Dad/Papa

 

Bill and Liz  Edwards

3736 Vineyards Lake Circle

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

770 792 5789